By Leigh 🙂 Stark
Publication Date: 2025-12-01 09:22:00
Short review
Acer Swift 16 AI
The good
Great screen
Light weight
Better keyboard than expected
Good selection of ports
MIL-STD-810H makes it more durable than expected
The not so good
The AI functions are a disaster
Battery could be a little better
No SD or microSD slot
Feels cheaper than a machine with a metal body should
A large 16-inch screen in a robust design are features that Acer considers important in the Swift 16 AI. And Acer might be right, as this is a great portable workhorse.
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